Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

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1.

The formation of odd electron molecules such as H2+, NO, O3 is also explained in VBT.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which orbital would form a more stronger bond if both of them have identical stability?

A. The one which is less directionally concentrated
B. The one which is more directionally concentrated
C. Both will be equally strong
D. It differs from atom to atom
Answer» C. Both will be equally strong
3.

According to VBT, the direction of a bond which is formed due to overlapping will be _____________

A. In the same direction in which orbitals are concentrated
B. In the opposite direction in which orbitals are concentrated
C. Perpendicular to the direction in which orbitals are concentrated
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. In the opposite direction in which orbitals are concentrated
4.

The p-orbital is in the shape of a _____________

A. Sphere
B. Dumbbell
C. Pear-shaped lobe
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Pear-shaped lobe
5.

The s-orbital does not show preference to any direction because _____________

A. It is the smallest orbital
B. It is present in every atom
C. It is spherically symmetric
D. It is the first orbital
Answer» D. It is the first orbital
6.

According to VBT, the formation of a stable bond requires _____________

A. The electrons should have opposite spins
B. The two atoms should be close to each other
C. The greater overlapping of the electron clouds
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

Valence Bond Theory was developed in the year?

A. 1916
B. 1927
C. 1930
D. 1932
Answer» C. 1930
8.

Which of the following is not a homonuclear diatomic molecule?

A. H2
B. N2
C. O2
D. HCl
Answer» E.
9.

Valence bond theory explains the overlapping of atomic orbitals.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

A positive overlap is same as ________

A. out-phase overlap
B. negative overlap
C. zero overlap
D. in-phase overlap
Answer» E.
11.

A __________ overlap doesn’t result in the formation of a bond.

A. positive
B. negative
C. zero
D. rational
Answer» D. rational
12.

A pi bond is stronger than a sigma bond.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

The pi-bond involves __________

A. axial overlapping
B. side-wise overlapping
C. end to end type of overlapping
D. head-on overlapping
Answer» C. end to end type of overlapping
14.

Which type of bond is present between hydrogens in hydrogen molecule?

A. Sigma bond
B. Pi bond
C. Ionic bond
D. Metallic bond
Answer» B. Pi bond
15.

What is the electronic configuration of carbon in it’s excited state?

A. 1s22s22p4
B. 1s22s22p3
C. 1s22s22p5
D. 1s22s12p4
Answer» C. 1s22s22p5
16.

The strength of covalent ___________ extent of overlapping of orbitals.

A. may be or may not be related
B. is independent on
C. is dependent on
D. is not related to
Answer» D. is not related to
17.

The bond enthalpy of ___________ molecule is 435.8 kJ mol-1.

A. Hydrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Helium
Answer» B. Oxygen
18.

The formation of odd electron molecules such as H2+, NO, O3 is also explained in VBT?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
19.

Which orbital would form more stronger bond if both of them have identical stability?

A. The one which is less directionally concentrated
B. The one which is more directionally concentrated
C. Both will be equally strong
D. It differs from atom to atom
Answer» C. Both will be equally strong
20.

According to VBT, the direction of a bond which is formed due to overlapping will be

A. In the same direction in which orbitals are concentrated
B. In the opposite direction in which orbitals are concentrated
C. Perpendicular to the direction in which orbitals are concentrated
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. In the opposite direction in which orbitals are concentrated
21.

The Valence Bond Theory does not explain the paramagnetic nature of oxygen molecule.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
22.

The p-orbital is in the shape of a

A. Sphere
B. Dumbbell
C. Pear-shaped lobe
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Pear-shaped lobe
23.

The s-orbital does not show preference to any direction because

A. It is the smallest orbital
B. It is present in every atom
C. It is spherically symmetric
D. It is the first orbital
Answer» D. It is the first orbital
24.

According to VBT, the formation of a stable bond requires

A. The electrons should have opposite spins
B. The two atoms should be close to each other
C. The greater overlapping of the electron clouds
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
25.

Valence Bond Theory was developed in the year

A. 1916
B. 1927
C. 1930
D. 1932
Answer» C. 1930